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A Bunion or medically known as a Hallux Abducto Valgus (HAV) is a progressive deformity where the big toe gradually shifts towards your other toes. This change in alignment can lead to other toe problems like hammer toes and clawing toes.

What are heel fissures or cracked heels?

Fissures are cracks or splits to the skin. These may present with dry skin and/or overlying hard skin (known as callus or hyperkeratosis).

They are without a doubt one of the most uncomfortable foot problems we see on a daily basis.

As one of Mayo's most established podiatry clinics, we often treat plantar fasciitis. This frequently painful condition is prevalent; therefore, we see multiple patients daily.

While fungal nail infections remain extremely common and just about anyone can develop a nail infection, specific individuals are at more risk than others.

Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent condition in Ireland and all over the world. Plantar fasciitis manifests itself through heel pain and is caused by inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.

Along with ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections are extremely common. Although infections can also affect the hands, people are much more likely to develop a fungal nail infection on their toes.

Ingrown toenails are one of the most common causes of foot pain. Almost everyone will experience ingrown toenail pain at some stage in their life.

Unfortunately, ulcers on a foot are all too easy to ignore. After all, just about any mundane activity can cause an ulcer. Perhaps you walked a little longer than usual on a particular day. Perhaps you bought a new pair of shoes. And just like that, a small blister appears on your skin. A blister can quickly develop into a cut and eventually into an ulcer.

Based on screenings by the National Screening Service for Retinopathy, about 1000 people in Ireland are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every month. This is a startling statistic.